About the Club

Mission Statement

The Carolina Bird Club is a non-profit organization that represents and supports the birding community in the Carolinas through its website, publications, meetings, workshops, trips, and partnerships, whose mission is


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The Carolina Bird Club, Inc., is a non-profit educational and scientific association open to anyone interested in the study and conservation of wildlife, particularly birds.

The Club meets each winter, spring, and fall at different locations in the Carolinas. Meeting sites are selected to give participants an opportunity to see many different kinds of birds. Guided field trips and informative programs are combined for an exciting weekend of meeting with people who share an enthusiasm and concern for birds.

The Club offers research grants in avian biology for undergraduate and graduate students, and scholarships for young birders.

The Club publishes two print publications (now also available online). The Chat is a quarterly ornithological journal that contains scientific articles, reports of bird records committees and bird counts, and general field notes on bird sightings. CBC Newsletter is published bimonthly and includes birding articles and information about meetings, field trips, and Club news.

The Club provides this website to all for free.

By becoming a member, you support the activities of the Club, receive reduced registration fee for meetings, can participate in bonus field trips, and receive our publications.

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Recent reports from Prairie Ridge Ecostation for Wildlife Learning

Only the most recent report per species is shown. Some reports may be pending verification.

September 26

1Blue-winged Teal
1Killdeer
1Downy Woodpecker
3Blue Jay
2Carolina Chickadee
3Tufted Titmouse
2Brown-headed Nuthatch
3Carolina Wren
2Gray Catbird
5Northern Mockingbird
1Eastern Bluebird
4Swainson's Thrush
4American Robin
4House Finch
4Song Sparrow
1Common Yellowthroat
1Yellow-rumped Warbler
6Northern Cardinal
1Blue Grosbeak
1Indigo Bunting

September 24

1Mourning Dove
40Chimney Swift
2Eastern Phoebe
1Brown Thrasher

September 23

24Canada Goose
1Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Eastern Towhee
2American Redstart
1Magnolia Warbler

September 22

1Great Horned Owl
1Red-headed Woodpecker
1American Crow

September 21

1Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Turkey Vulture
1White-breasted Nuthatch
3American Goldfinch
1Pine Warbler
1House Wren